Stanton County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Stanton County has a population of 2,038 residents and a median age of 39.1 years, making it the #3,119 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 1.5%. The median home value is $67,800, and the median household income is $71,700, which is 5% below the national median.
Demographics
Stanton County has a population of 2,038, making it the #3,119 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median.
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Stanton County is $71,700, ranking #1,068 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 1.5% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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Housing
The median home value in Stanton County is $67,800 (-75.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $705/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.
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Education
In Stanton County, 24.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 28.2% below the national average, ranking #1,342 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Stanton County is 78.9 years. 20.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.4% of adults in Stanton County smoke , 43.2% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
14.1% of children in Stanton County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 25.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Stanton County is 57.3%. The mean commute time is 14.9 min, which is 46.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Stanton County voted Republican with a margin of 63.6%. The vote was 17.3% Dem / 80.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.7 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Stanton County, Kansas
Stanton County, Kansas has a total population of 2,038, making it the 3,119th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stanton County is 39.1 years, which is 0.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Stanton County is $71,700, which ranks #1,068 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 1.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Stanton County is $67,800, 75.9% below the national median. Renters in Stanton County pay a median gross rent of $705 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Stanton County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 74.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.9 min.
Stanton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (45.6%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.7%).
All data for Stanton County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.